FinTechs Entering the US Market: What to Know

The United States is the largest financial services market in the world. For an international business, expanding operations to the U.S. can facilitate capital-raising efforts, provide access to one of the world’s deepest talent pools and create significant market opportunities. However, entering the U.S. market can be daunting for international businesses due in large part to its complex regulatory framework and knowing which type of investor to approach for each funding stage. This is especially true in the FinTech space, as a FinTech firm may be subject to oversight from a multitude of federal and state regulators, which can lead to regulatory uncertainty and significant compliance burdens. Hear from leading experts who will take you through the key elements of what you should know when considering entry into the U.S. market. Moderator - Sameer Gulati, Fintech Specialist, UK Department for International Trade (DIT) Speakers: Alan Bickerstaff, Emerging Growth Partner, Shearman & Sterling Sean Hunter, CIO, OakNorth Sunny Parikh, Senior Vice President & Head of FinTech Innovation Lab New York, Partnership Fund for New York City Reena Agrawal Sahni, Head of US Bank Regulatory, Shearman & Sterling